Jackson County Health Department reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 on Nov. 17, the county’s second highest single day total.

The cases included 6 under 10 years, 3 preteen, 8 teens, 9 in their 20s, 6 in their 30s, 6 in their 40s, 6 in their 50s, 8 in their 60s, 4 in their 70s, one in 80s and one in 90s.

As of Nov. 17, there have been 2,263 confirmed cases in Jackson County and 28 deaths, according to the release, and 45 individuals have been released from isolation in accordance with CDC guidelines.

(see more at: Jackson County Health )

Franklin and Williamson Counties reported 3 deaths and 84 cases Nov. 17.

(See more at:Franklin and Williamson County Health)

Statewide, the Illinois Department of Health reported 12,601 confirmed cases on (day) and 97 additional deaths.

As of Nov. 17, there have been 597, 849 positive cases in the state of Illinois and 10,875 deaths.

(See more at:Illinois Department of Health)

The Jackson County Health Department asks all residents to follow public health guidelines by wearing a mask in public, maintaining social distance, avoiding social gatherings, washing hands frequently and working with health department officials as they conduct contact tracing.

If you are experiencing fever, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle aches, loss of taste or smell, nausea or diarrhea, you should contact your healthcare provider for further guidance.

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